1
as in prevailed
to achieve victory (as in a contest)
despite an accident early on, the runner persevered and ultimately triumphed
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2
as in delighted
to feel or express joy or triumph
the team triumphed by hoisting their coach into the air and carrying her off the field
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This is the third consecutive month on month decline, bringing the Index to the bottom of the range that has prevailed since 2022.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025 -
Herz prevailed Wednesday in a Broward courtroom, where a former mayoral candidate challenged his eligibility to run for office because of murkiness over his past voting address.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Mar. 2025
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Thirteen Mega Millions jackpots have been won during December since the game began in 2002.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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It's only been won three times, which is the fewest won in any single year since the game began.—
Aliza Chasan,
CBS News,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Triumphed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triumphed. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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